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Palmitic acid gets its name from palm oil, which contains high amounts of this acid. This connection highlights the long history of the ingredient in nature.
It is an important component of human breast milk, underlining its natural and essential role in nutrition.
Aside from fragrances, palmitic acid is widely used in soap making and as a surfactant in many cosmetics and cleaning products.
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.